Departments for different aspects of housing are listed below and on this web page: https://www.bcsh.ca.gov/housing/index.html. Programs with services available directly to the public are in bold italic type.

Housing and Community Development
The Department of Housing and Community Development administers State and Federal housing and community development loan and grant programs. These programs develop and rehabilitate rental and supportive housing, promote homeownership, provide emergency rent relief, and assist in creating housing for farm workers, people with disabilities, and people experiencing homelessness. The Department also administers the Community Block Grant Program that funds housing activities, public works, community facilities, and public service projects serving lower-income people in rural communities.

• Community Block Grant Program - For rural cities and counties
• No Place Like Home Program - For counties
• Veterans Housing and Homelessness Prevention Program&n…

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The City of Rocklin Housing Division works to increase the City's affordable housing availability, including both affordable rental and affordable purchase units provided under the City’s inclusionary requirements and in city-partnered development.

Web pages

• City of Rocklin Housing Division - https://www.rocklin.ca.us/housing-services

The Roseville Housing Division works to increase the City's affordable housing availability, including both affordable rental and affordable purchase units provided under the City’s inclusionary requirements and in city-partnered development.

The Affordable Housing web page has information about the following.

• Roseville Housing Authority
• Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8
• Affordable Ownership Housing
• Affordable Rental Housing
• Fair Housing Information

Web pages

• Affordable Housing home - https://www.roseville.ca.us/cms/one.aspx?pageId=8904319

The Department of Housing and Urban Development administers programs that provide housing and community development assistance. The Department also works to ensure fair and equal housing opportunity for all.

• Get Mortgage or Rental Help
  Housing Is Key - Information and resources for homeowners, covering topics on COVID-19 Mortgage Relief (rent relief program is closed to new applications), Eviction Protection, and Homeowner Assistance can be found on California’s Housing is Key site.
  Subsidized Apartments - HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.
• Find Homeless Resources
• Avoid Foreclosure - guidance on default and foreclosure prevention
• Eviction Prevention
• Learn About Homeownership -  resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.

Offers homeless or at risk of homelessness veterans with housing assistance information and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers.

To refer a veteran call 877-4AID VET (877-424-3838).

Veterans are:

• Connected with the Homeless Point of Contact at the nearest VA facility
  • VA Medical Center
    (VAMC) Locator
    • Locate a local VA Medical Center now
      Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness can call or visit their local VA Medical Center (VAMC) and ask for a Homeless Coordinator. Use the VA locator tool www.va.gov/directory to find your nearest VAMC and call or visit today.
  • Locations include:
    • ​RENO VAMC
    • Auburn VA Outpatient Clinic
    • Lincoln Vet Center
• Hotline staff conducts a brief screening to assess needs.
• Family members and non-VA providers calling on behalf of a veteran will be provided with information regarding homeless programs and services currently available
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The Lohse Apartments offer one, two, or three bedroom apartments in Roseville. The community offers outdoor play facilities in a central courtyard, common areas that include community room, computer area, lounge area, and laundry room. It also has underground and surface parking spaces, a commercial space on the ground floor.

Each Mercy Housing community has its own leasing office and its own application process. Please call each community directly if you or your family would like to rent a low-income apartment home at one of Mercy Housing’s communities. When you call, the community staff can answer questions regarding apartment availability, rent, income requirements or restrictions and how to obtain an application for housing.

Web pages

• Mercy Housing home - https://www.mercyhousing.org/
• Lohse Apartments application and other information - web page will say if accepting applications, if waitlist is open or closed, etc. - https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/ca-th…

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McAuley Meadows is an independent senior affordable housing community in Auburn, California. The community features 59 one-bedroom apartments for seniors age 55 and older. The three-story property is being developed on a portion of vacant land on the Sisters of Mercy of Auburn campus. McAuley Meadows is designed to serve seniors with very low and extremely low incomes.

Income and verified qualification restrictions apply. Inquire for details. Reasonable accommodations will be made available for persons who make a request. All information subject to change based on regulatory requirements, etc.

Each Mercy Housing community has its own leasing office and its own application process. Please call each community directly if you or your family would like to rent a low-income apartment home at one of Mercy Housing’s communities. When you call, the community staff can answer questions regarding apartment availability, rent, income requirements or restrictions and how to obtain an applicati… [read more]

North Auburn Apartments offers one, two and three bedroom apartment homes and three bedroom townhouses. The community features 78 modern, affordable homes conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, grovery stores and medical facilities.  20 homes are set aside for No Place Like Home recipients.

Each Mercy Housing community has its own leasing office and its own application process. Please call each community directly if you or your family would like to rent a low-income apartment home at one of Mercy Housing’s communities. When you call, the community staff can answer questions regarding apartment availability, rent, income requirements or restrictions and how to obtain an application for housing.

Web pages

• Mercy Housing home - https://www.mercyhousing.org/
• North Auburn Apartments application and other information - web page will say if accepting applications, if waitlist is open or closed, etc. - https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/north-auburn-a…

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Riverview Homes serves seniors, families and people with special needs who lack the economic resources to access quality, safe housing opportunities. Accepts Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8); 3 to 4 bedroom units available.

Each Mercy Housing community has its own leasing office and its own application process. Please call each community directly if you or your family would like to rent a low-income apartment home at one of Mercy Housing’s communities. When you call, the community staff can answer questions regarding apartment availability, rent, income requirements or restrictions and how to obtain an application for housing.

Waitlist is available even when there are no openings. Contact property manager for application details.

Web pages

• Mercy Housing home - https://www.mercyhousing.org/
• Riverview Homes information - - https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/riverview-homes/

211 offers COVID-19 information resources organized by level of government: County, State, and Federal. Below is information from the County of Nevada and the Nevada County Public Health Department (NCPHD).

General Guidance

• Nevada County Public Health COVID-19 info - https://nevadacountyca.gov/2924/COVID-19
• Business Resources - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3143/Business-Resources
• COVID-19 compliance complaints - https://nevadacountyca.portal.iworq.net/
• Mental health - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2965/Lets-Talk-Nevada-County
• COVID-19 Rental, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance - https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/3634/Rental-Mortgage-and-Utility-Assistance. This program is now closed. Keeping in this listing in case people ask about it.
• As of 3/1/23 - People can call the Nevada County Public Health COVID-19 Nurse Line at 530-265-7258 for guidance about resources, testing, isolation, and treatment for COVID-19. NCPH may be able to provide groceries a…

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